Masala di zucca da servire con il riso

Ingredienti

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/8 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp urad dal split
• 1 tsp chana dal
• 1 pinch asafoetida
• 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
• 5 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 3 sprig curry leaves
• 2 no red chilli (broken)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 1 long green chilli (chopped)
• 250 gms pumpkin (chopped to pieces)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp red chilli (powder)
• 1/2+1/2 cup water
• 1.5 tbsp tamarind water

Preparazione

1. 1

   heat oil in a kadai and crackle mustard seeds and cumin seeds.

2. 2

   further add urad dal, chana dal, asafoetida, turmeric powder and mix once.

3. 3

   a handful of curry leaves is added and fried until the leaves are crisp.

4. 4

   add red chillies, chopped onions, chopped green chillies and fry until slightly brown.

5. 5

   add chopped pumpkin pieces, salt, chilli powder and mix well. fry for a minute.

6. 6

   add a little water, close and cook until pumpkin is soft.

7. 7

   open and mash it slightly with back of the ladle. mash it here and there.

8. 8

   lastly, add tamarind water, 2 cups water and give it a good boil.

9. 9

   serve fresh and hot with rice.